When did Maximilian II succeed his father Ferdinand I?
8 September 1563
24 November 1562
25 July 1564
14 May 1562
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Maximilian II succeeded his father Ferdinand I on July 25th, 1564, becoming the Holy Roman Emperor as well as the King of Bohemia, Hungary, and Croatia, and Archduke of Austria. He took over the reign after Ferdinand's passing, continuing the Habsburg dynasty's rule. His succession marked a significant moment in European history, shaping the political and religious landscape of the time.
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